Crime Victim Compensation Program

If you or a loved one has been a victim of violent crime in Rhode Island, the Crime Victim Compensation Program (CVCP) may be able to help as you navigate through these difficult times.

CVCP Website

While no amount of money can erase the impact of a violent crime, the CVCP provides up to $25,000 in reimbursement to Rhode Islanders for expenses related to violent crime, including:

  • Medical, dental, and counseling expenses
  • Relocation expenses
  • Funeral and related expenses
  • Crime scene cleaning
  • Loss of earnings;
  • and other expenses.

To be eligible to participate in Rhode Island’s CVCP, victims of violent crime must file a police report within 15 days of the alleged crime and file a claim with CVCP no later than three years after the crime.

More information about the Program can be found in the “Frequently Asked Questions” section below, and on the Rules and Regulations page.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking may be found on the Secretary of State's site here.

Applications can be submitted online here. (registration required)  

You can also print out an application below, either in English or Spanish, and fax it to 401-462-7694, or mail it to:
Crime Victim Compensation Program
Office of the Rhode Island General Treasurer
50 Service Ave
Warwick, RI 02886

For more information about Rhode Island’s Crime Victim Compensation Program, please call (401) 462-7655 or, email us.

The Office of the General Treasurer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Victims who suffer personal, physical or emotional injury in a violent crime in Rhode Island Dependents and immediate family members of homicide victims.

A: Victims must report the crime to law enforcement authorities within 15 days and apply for reimbursement of expenses within three years from the date of the crime. If the victim is under the age of 18 at the time of the crime the application period is extended. The only exceptions are: (1)minor victims can be processed with a DCYF report in lieu of a police report (2) Sexual assault victims can provide a forensic medical report done within 15 days of the assault in lieu of a police report. (3) Domestic violence victims can provide a 1-3 year no contact order in lieu of a police report. 

Victims must cooperate with reasonable requests of law enforcement authorities in their investigation and prosecution of the crime. Applicants cannot have contributed to the crime and must not have been convicted of a violent criminal felony in the five years prior to the crime.

A: The CVCP can help with the following types of crime-related expenses, if not covered by insurance or other resources. Total reimbursement will not exceed $25,000.

  • Medical, dental and counseling expenses
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of earnings (victim only)
  • Loss of support (dependents of homicide victim)
  • Relocation expenses
  • Current home modifications
  • PROPERTY LOSSES ARE NOT COVERED

A: Rhode Island’s CVCP is primarily funded by court fees, federal grants, and gifts. The Program is administered by the Office of the General Treasurer. It is NOT funded with taxpayer money.

A: We are here to help! Complete the application and return it to the Crime Victim Compensation Program. Please respond promptly to all requests for additional information or documentation. You may also request that your claim be reopened for future medical and mental health counseling expenses.

**IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO FILE AN APPLICATION.**